Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq
Monument Ottoman-era mausoleum in Cairo for Mustafa Agha
A small mausoleum in Cairo’s historic districts, this site is typically seen on walking routes that examine the city’s funerary architecture and pass through nearby mosques and bazaars.
The Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq is a named funerary monument in Cairo Governorate, Egypt, located at the supplied coordinates. It is a local tomb structure within the urban fabric of Cairo.
As a modest mausoleum, it is not extensively documented in popular tourist literature and lacks widely available details on decoration, dimensions, or interior layout. It is primarily of local historical interest.
Specific historical facts about the mausoleum’s construction date, founder, and subsequent changes are not broadly documented in public sources. Contemporary references list it as a local burial monument with limited archival information.
The mausoleum lies at 30.02306° N, 31.25923° E in the greater Cairo area, within Cairo Governorate.
- Coordinates: 30.02306° N, 31.25923° E
- Visiting notes: No widely published visitor facilities; modest local site best approached with local guidance
How to Get to Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq #
Reached by taxi or ride-hailing to the Al-Azhar or Bab Zuweila areas, then on foot through the medieval quarters. Many such mausoleums lie within a short walking radius of major historic sites.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq #
- Compare the dome profiles with neighbouring tombs - subtle differences often indicate different eras or workshops.
- If the mausoleum is in active use, avoid visiting during prayer times to respect worshippers.
- Carry a notebook: many caretakers will tell stories not recorded in guidebooks.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq #
Visit during the cooler months; avoid peak summer heat.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq #
Mausoleum of Mustafa Agha Jaliq's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
